Fr Neil Muir installed as Holy Spirit Seminary rector – read more Good Samaritan Sister Clare Condon reflects on whether a synod on synodality has the potential to reform and revitalise an ailing institution – read more National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said Labor’s plan to ensure quality, age -appropriate respect education programs […]
People in the News – week of Monday 7th March 2022
Sr Barbara McDonough awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to education and to the church – read more National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins says the final report of the Quality Initial Teacher Education Review is an important step forward – read more QCEC Executive Director Dr Lee-Anne Perry […]
People in the News – week of Monday 21st February 2022
‘Fast Five with Dr Doug’ is an initiative by Brisbane Catholic Education in which Dr Doug Ashleigh introduces new BCE principals. The first is with Carol Bell – see more Loreto Ministries announces Carolyn Young as their new Director of Mission and Identity – see more Stella Maris College Manly announce Esty Christodoulou as their […]
People in the News – week of Monday 14th February 2022
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins welcomes bipartisan support for faith-based schools in Religious Discrimination legislation – read more Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner reflects on resisting the desire to reform other people – read more Teaching students to work in Catholic schools to address the COVID-19 teacher shortage and plan for future workforce needs – […]
People in the news – week of Monday 7th February 2022
Eva Skira AM appointed a Commissioner and Chair-elect of the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia – read more Spirit of Catholic Education Award recipient Natalie McCosker talks about what inspires her in her role – read more Franciscan Schools Australia appoints Alison Stone as its new animator of mission and identity – read more […]
People in the News – week of Monday 31st January 2022
Sr Susan Pollard of the Sisters of Saint Joseph awarded Order of Australia Medal in Australia Day Honours – read more Sydney architect and Maronite Catholic George El Khouri, Fr Peter Williams, vicar general and moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Parramatta and Mercy Sister Barbara McDonough receive Australia Day honours – read […]
People in the News – week of Monday 17th January 2022
Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools says Toowoomba Catholic Outside School Hours Care programs continue to grow and students are flourishing – read more Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan calls for increased social housing as Brisbane rentals rise to record high – read more Maria Arema talks about her role as a […]
Performance tips for 2022 – from a rugby legend
There is a wonderful article in the AFR today by Sally Patten. It is titled ‘Five performance tips from a rugby legend‘ and features advice from Eddie Jones. Talk to people who are about to retire or have retired. Eddie says this tip was given to him by our former PM, Bob Hawke. Bob reckoned […]
People in the News – week of Monday 13th December 2021
Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader, reflects on the Year of St Joseph – read more Sister Eveline Crotty RSM, Institute Leader, says she feels ‘excitement and gratitude’ at the commencement of Mercy Ministry Companions – read more Sister Patty Fawkner reflects on the difficulties of being Catholic – read more Deacon Ernesto Villalba and Deacon […]
You’re unsuccessful for a role – what’s next?
You’ve just been notified you’re unsuccessful for a role. Whether you thought it was your “dream job”, or just a role that may have been worth further consideration, it isn’t usually the message you hope to receive. We invest a lot of ourselves in a job search and it can feel like we’re putting ourselves […]